Also known as Rose · 14k gardener saves
Rosa: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Rosa, the genus most gardeners know as rose. We track 290 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Rosa varieties
Of 290 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedFlutterbye Rose
Rosa x hybrida 'Flutterbye'
#2 most savedJoseph's Coat Rose
Rosa x floribunda 'Joseph's Coat'
#3 most savedIn Your Eyes Rose
Rosa x hybrida 'In Your Eyes'
Rainbow Rose
Rosa x hybrida 'Rainbow'
Twilight Zone Rose
Rosa x grandiflora 'Twilight Zone'
Fun in the Sun Rose
Rosa x hybrida 'Fun in the Sun'
Double Knock Out Rose
Rosa x hybrida 'Double Knock Out'
Rose
Rosa rosa
Knock Out Rose
Rosa x hybrida 'Knock Out'
New Dawn Rose
Rosa gallica 'New Dawn'
Coral Freedom Rose
Rosa x freedom 'Coral Freedom'
Hybrid Tea Rose Fly So High
Rosa x hybrida 'Fly So High'
Browse all 290 Rosa varieties →
How to grow Rosa
What the Rosa varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 40 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Rosa year
- PruneJanuary and February100% of varieties
Major pruning in late winter: remove dead wood and cut canes back by 1/3.
- FertilizeMarch, May and July100% of varieties
Apply balanced rose fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during active growth.
- Check for PestsApril–July78% of varieties
Monitor for aphids, Japanese beetles, and signs of black spot disease.
- DeadheadMay–September73% of varieties
Remove spent blooms above a 5-leaflet leaf to promote continuous flowering.
- MulchMarch60% of varieties
Refresh mulch in spring; mound soil or compost around the base for winter.
Do
- Water deeply once a week 🌱
- Water deeply at the base to avoid fungal diseases 🌱
- Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Monitor regularly for pests and diseases
- Water deeply once a week during dry spells 🌱
Avoid
- Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues ❌
- Overwater to avoid root rot ❌
- Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases ❌
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
What goes wrong with Rosa
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Clusters of small insects on new growth | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Japanese Beetles | Chewed leaves and skeletonized foliage | Handpick or apply appropriate insecticides |
| Japanese beetles | Chewed leaves and flowers | Handpick or use appropriate insecticides |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing and speckled leaves | Increase humidity and use insecticidal soap |
| Black Spot | Black spots on leaves, yellowing | Apply fungicide and remove affected leaves |
| Powdery Mildew | White powdery coating on leaves | Improve air circulation and use fungicide |
| Black spot | Black spots on leaves, leaf drop | Apply fungicide and ensure good air circulation |
Making more Rosa
Cuttings
- Select healthy, semi-hardwood stems in late summer
- Cut 6-8 inch sections with a sharp knife
- Remove lower leaves and dip in rooting hormone
- Plant in moist potting mix and keep in indirect light
- Mist regularly to maintain humidity
- Roots in approximately 6 weeks
Grafting
- Choose healthy rootstock and scion in early spring
- Make matching cuts and join scion to rootstock
- Secure with grafting tape
- Keep in a protected environment until established
Rosa questions
How many types of Rosa are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 290 distinct Rosa varieties. The most popular — ranked by 14k real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Rosa grow in?
Across its varieties, Rosa covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Rosa bloom?
Most Rosa varieties bloom in late spring to fall, early summer, late spring to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Rosa should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Rosa shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Rosa in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
